CD Projekt RED has rolled out Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.31 across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, and Nintendo Switch 2, bringing crucial ray tracing fixes and major AutoDrive improvements to Night City.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.31: Key Improvements
This update addresses critical rendering issues while enhancing the game’s AI-driven vehicle system, making the open-world experience smoother than ever.
Ray Tracing and Visual Fixes Overview
| Platform | Fix Details |
|---|---|
| PC & Mac | Ray-Traced Reflections display correctly under all conditions |
| PC Only | Path Tracing activation issues resolved |
| PC Only | NVIDIA Reflex pink screen bug with DLSS Frame Generation fixed |
| All Platforms | Vignette toggle added to Graphics settings |
| Mac Only | Screen Space Reflections preset alignment with PC |
Major AutoDrive Overhaul
Smart Navigation Features:
- Vehicles now drive smoothly to selected destinations
- AI overtakes blocking vehicles intelligently
- No longer stops at traffic lights when navigating to waypoints
- Free Roam mode follows traffic rules more reliably
- Enhanced city navigation algorithms
Photo Mode Enhancements
Most new poses introduced in Update 2.3 now work with any gender, and NPC collision has been disabled to make positioning NPCs on objects easier. The update also fixes pose compatibility issues with character Royce.
Quest and Performance Fixes
Notable Quest Improvements:
- Motorbreath quest progression issues resolved
- Vehicle acquisition through AUTOFIXER system improved
- Nitro (Youth Energy) crash fixes implemented
- Various localization and lipsync improvements
Platform-Specific Improvements
Mac Optimizations:
- Frame Generation braindance white screen bug fixed
- HDR Mode settings preservation
- App Store version stuck screen resolution
- Various stability and performance optimizations
Technical Impact
The ray tracing fixes address long-standing visual inconsistencies that affected immersion in Night City. The PC-specific Path Tracing activation problems and NVIDIA Reflex compatibility issues were causing significant rendering problems for high-end hardware users.
Availability
Patch 2.31 is now live across all supported platforms. The update continues CD Projekt RED’s commitment to refining the Cyberpunk 2077 experience, with the AutoDrive improvements representing one of the most requested community features.
This follows the major 2.3 update and demonstrates ongoing support for the title across its expanded platform ecosystem, including the recent Nintendo Switch 2 release.
FAQs
Does Patch 2.31 fix ray tracing issues on all platforms?
Yes, ray-traced reflections now display correctly on PC and Mac, with additional path tracing fixes specific to PC.
What’s new with the AutoDrive system in this update?
Vehicles now drive smoothly, overtake blocking cars, ignore traffic lights when navigating, and follow traffic rules in Free Roam mode.
